A number of ceremonies took place
today, in remembrance of the lives lost due to the September
11,
2001 terrorist attacks, which forever changed America. This year's anniversary
comes at a time of significant conflict in America, regarding
Christianity and Islam.
As a Christian, I am disheartened by
the lack of peace in the nation, due to the 9/11 mosque controversy
and the plans to burn Korans in retaliation for the former. Americans are hurt by what transpired
on September 11, 2001 and take great umbrage at a mega-mosque being
built at the grave site, but not final resting place, of thousands
that died, when extremist Muslims crashed planes they commandeered,
into the World Trade Center. In light of this, plans for the Manhattan mosque,
set to debut on September 11th 2012, in the vicinity of the World
Trade Center site, is extremely insensitive.
It is only human that some sought to
and have burned Korans on this day.
However, as a devout Christian, I implore people not to take this
route, as it will be deemed insensitive and could spur the loss of
innocent life. It will solve nothing.
Some Muslims, greeted the Koran
burning news with
anger and chants of "deaths to Christians" which is wholly
inappropriate. Non-violent Muslims, who do not share these incendiary
views, need to seek discourse with those saying such things and help
them realize, they are giving Islam a bad name and perpetuating the
feelings of distrust Americans hold, in light of the September 11th
terrorist attacks.
Violence is not the answer. As a human race, we must value
each others' lives and right to exist.
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